Oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 as experts warn U.S. isn’t ready for aging surge

Name: Oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 as experts warn U.S. isn’t ready for aging surge
Uploaded: 2026-01-02T18:05:00-0600
Duration: 1 min 4 s
Description: The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 this year, marking a demographic shift that experts say will accelerate rapidly over the next two decades. The number of Americans 80 and older is expected to double, raising concerns about economic strain as the workforce shrinks and demand for elder care surges. Analysts warn that the country is not prepared for the scale of aging ahead.

The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 this year, marking a demographic shift that experts say will accelerate rapidly over the next two decades. The number of Americans 80 and older is expected to double, raising concerns about economic strain as the workforce shrinks and demand for elder care surges. Analysts warn that the country is not prepared for the scale of aging ahead.